FSLRNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

46.6%

Updated 656h ago

Sector Performance

54th percentile

FSLR

46.6%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the direct costs of producing goods, stands at 46.6% for FSLR.

This is above the sector median of 43.9%, placing the company in the 55th percentile among its peers, meaning it is performing better than about half of them. The trend direction is not available, with no year-over-year change, no quarter-over-quarter change, and only a single historical value of 46.6% provided. Because the metric level is above the sector median but there is no trend data, the investment risk or opportunity cannot be assessed based on direction — the current margin alone suggests adequate cost control relative to peers but offers no signal of improvement or deterioration. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the above-median margin is a moderate positive, but the absence of any trend keeps the outlook balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FSLR?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are FSLR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.